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Frontrunner Professional Book of Memories V4en-gbPete Gridleyhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3430809/Gridley-Pete/service-details.php
PETE G. GRIDLEY
MADISON:
Pete G. Gridley, 57, of Pickett Rd., passed away Friday, February 16, 2018 at University Hospital SUNY Health Science Center, Syracuse. He was born In Norwich on February 17, 1960, a son of the late Gaylord G. and Laurena Alta Murray Gridley and received his education in Waterville Schools. On August 29, 1981 in Waterville he was united in marriage to Lorrie J. Staring. Pete was employed by the Town of Madison Highway Department for over 23 years. Pete could fix anything, especially if it had a motor. He enjoyed the outdoors, either working in his vegetable garden, fishing, hunting camping or just sitting by a fire. One of Pete’s greatest joy besides his family, was the Christmas holiday, he would often dress up as Santa and loved to give out gifts, even if it meant him going without.
Surviving are his wife Lorrie and kids. Michael and Kayla Gridley and Thomas and Maegan Gridley of Waterville; his grandchildren, Cassidy, Chloe, Dylan, Ella and Alainna. His mother in law, Lovina staring of Waterville; his siblings, Sandra and Pete McCarthy of Norwich, Robin Eastman and Dan Weaver and Gaylord and Lori Gridley all of Waterville. Also surviving are many nieces, nephews and cousins and his lifelong best friend, Uncle Mike Daley of Madison.
Services will be held on Saturday, February 24, 2018 at 2:00 pm in the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, (Kloster & Northrop Memorial Chapel), 201 E. Main St., Waterville. Friends are invited to pay their respects on Saturday from Noon to 2:00 pm prior to the service. All are welcome to join us following the service at the Sangerfield Legion from 3pm-till.]]>current_serviceFri, 16 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3430809February 17, 1960February 16, 2018Katherine Smithhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3430663/Smith-Katherine/service-details.php
Katherine L. Smith, 82, of Poolville Rd., passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at the Waterville Residential Care Center following a brief stay. She was born September 3, 1935 in Eaton a daughter of Melvin and Hazel Heap Pitchford and received her education in local schools. On September 6, 1952 in Hamilton she married Alfred E. Smith. He predeceased her on October 13, 2002. She later married William A. Van Wie, Jr. in November of 2005. Katherine was employed at Mc Laughlin’s Department Store in Hamilton and Norwich for several years. She loved to travel and enjoyed ceramics and camping. Katherine devoted her life to her children, family and working the farm. Surviving are her husband William; her children, Donald and Laura Smith of Hamilton; Douglas and Sue Smith and Dale Smith and his girlfriend Kathy McGrath all of Earlville; Doreen Garry of Hamilton; Diane Helly of Hubbardsville; a brother, Melvin Jesse Pitchford, Jr. of TN; twelve grandchildren and several great grandchildren. She was predeceased by a son in law Thomas Helly and daughter in law Dorothy Smith.
Services will be private and held at the convenience of the family.
Friends are invited and may call on Saturday, February 24, 2018 from 3 to 5 PM at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346
Interment will be held in the spring in the Eaton Village Cemetery.]]>current_serviceThu, 15 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3430663September 03, 1935February 15, 2018Enid Morrishttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3429337/Morris-Enid/service-details.php
Enid Eiry Morris, 91, of University Ave. Hamilton, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 14, 2018 at her home.
She was born August 4, 1926, in the small village of Bancffosfelen, Wales, one of nine children of Tom and Mary Rees Walters. She received her primary education in Bancffosfelen and her secondary education at Gwendraedth Valley Secondary School. After receiving a teaching certificate from Llandrindod Teachers College she taught in the experimental program in Maesteg establishing a Welsh School in an area where English had become the primary language. This is a program that now has wide acceptance in Welsh Education. On April 10, 1954, Enid married John Selwyn Morris in Ponteberem, Wales. Enid and John came to the United States where John became pastor of the Vernon Presbyterian Church. Later moving to Hamilton, Enid was active in the community and worked for Colgate University as the secretary to the Division of Humanities and later served as Administrative Assistant to the Peace Studies Program. She was the First Lady of Union College in Schenectady while John served as its President. At this time she earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Skidmore College in Saratoga Springs NY. During the period of retirement, when not living in Hamilton, she lived briefly in San Augustine, Texas, Henniker, New Hampshire and Cazenovia, NY. When in Hamilton Enid attended Park United Methodist Church.
Surviving are her husband, John; a son and daughter-in-law, Paul John and Susan Morris of Harvard, MA; her family in Wales including her niece Lee Owen of Hendy, Wales, and her family.
Services and interment in Colgate University Cemetery are private at the convenience of her family. There will be an open service of celebration of her life in early spring.
Contributions in her memory may be made to Park United Methodist Church, Hamilton, NY.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY.]]>current_serviceWed, 14 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3429337August 04, 1926February 14, 2018Nancy Morganhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3427322/Morgan-Nancy/service-details.php
Nancy R. Morgan, 61, of Stafford Ave., Waterville, NY, passed away Tuesday, February 13, 2018 at St. Elizabeth’s Medical Center in Utica.
She was born in Utica on March 10, 1956 (a birthdate shared with her father and grandfather), a daughter of James and Althea (Phillips) Rockwell. Nancy grew up on her family's dairy farm in Deansboro, NY and was a graduate of Waterville High School; SUNY Cobleskill; and SUNY Oneonta. Nancy married James Morgan on June 30, 1979 at St. Bernard’s Church in Waterville. Nancy was a teaching assistant at Memorial Park Elementary School for 18 years. A lifelong Waterville resident, Nancy's radiant joy and infectious smile shined through her community. She was a member of the Waterville Garden Club. She loved knitting weekly with her friends, the Chix with Sticks. Nancy was also a talented seamstress who enjoyed assisting with costume design for the high school music program. Nancy was an avid swimmer who spent her summers giving swimming lessons at Madison Lake. Above all, Nancy was a loving wife and mother whose life centered on her family and a strong Christian faith. She was a member of St. Bernard’s Church.
Nancy is survived by her husband, Jim; her mother and step-father, Althea and James Suire, Beaumont, TX; her children, Kellan and Yacarely Morgan of Rochester, NY; Brett Morgan of Urbanna, VA; and Kate Morgan of Waterville; a sister and brother-in-law, Sarah “Sally” and Hugh Whynot of Buna, TX; her nieces and nephews. She is also survived by her relatives: Gribnaus, Zogbys, Morgans, Greens, Kaplans, and Plourdes. She was predeceased by her father and a brother, Dan Rockwell.
A Mass to celebrate Nancy’s life will be held at 3pm Friday, February 16, 2018 at St. Bernard’s Church, 199 Stafford Ave., Waterville.
Interment in St. Bernard’s Cemetery will be private at the convenience of her family.
In keeping with Nancy's wishes, there will not be calling hours, but the family
sincerely hopes to have all family and friends join them in Celebration of Life at Four Eleven Tower, Waterville, following the mass.
Contributions in her memory may be made to: Waterville Area Food Pantry,
c/o Roberta White, 234 White Street, Waterville, NY (Memo-Weekend Warriors)
Nancy and her family have been blessed with the love and support of the Waterville community, her co-workers and loving students at MPS. The family also acknowledges the exceptional care and support that they received at St. Elizabeth Hospital, and Memorial Sloan Kettering.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 210 E. Main St., Waterville, NY.]]>current_serviceTue, 13 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3427322March 10, 1956February 13, 2018Minnie Clarkhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3426389/Clark-Minnie/service-details.php
Minnie E. Clark, 96, formerly of Sherburne., passed away Saturday, February 10, 2018.
She was born October 12, 1921 in Brookfield, a daughter of Seward and Grace Wratten Livermore and was a graduate of Brookfield High School in 1940. On June 27, 1943, Minnie married Donald L. Clark in Brookfield. He predeceased her on June 4, 1990. Minnie had worked at several area restaurants, including the Imperial Tea Room and the Blue Bird Restaurant, both in Norwich. She was a loving mother whose greatest priority was raising her family as well as the foster children that she parented for 12 years.
Minnie was a charter member of the Christian Baptist Church in Sherburne. She was also a member of the Home Bureau for many years.
Surviving are her children, Joan Ashby of York, PA; Ruth Ann and Thomas Moore of Sherburne; Cindy and Michael Carney of Oxford; Donald W. and Carleen Clark of Oakboro, NC; 8 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a sister, Alma Livermore; brother, Stephen Livermore; son-in-law, Dewey Ashby; and granddaughter, Renee Clark.
Funeral services will be held at 2pm Saturday, February 17, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 10 S. Main St., Sherburne, NY.
Interment will be in the Brookfield Rural Cemetery at a later date.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home Saturday from 1-2pm prior to the service.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Christian Baptist Church 122 Albro Rd., Sherburne, NY 13460; or to Hospice & Palliative Care of Chenango County, 21 Hayes St., Norwich, NY 13815.]]>current_serviceSat, 10 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3426389October 12, 1921February 10, 2018Muriel Clarkhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3424295/Clark-Muriel/service-details.php
Muriel M. Clark, 91, of East Main St., Earlville, NY, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at her home.
She was born June 16, 1926 in Oxford, NY, a daughter of Dr. Adrian and Elizabeth Davenport Mills. An Earlville resident since childhood, she was a graduate of Earlville High School in 1944 and attended Michigan State University. On November 2, 1946, Muriel married Richard C. Clark in Earlville. He predeceased her on July 10, 2016. Muriel worked for the U.S. Postal Service for several years where she served as the Postmaster in Earlville until retiring in 1988.
Muriel was a member of the American Legion Post #236 Women’s Auxiliary and the U.S. Postmasters Association.
Surviving are her son and daughter-in-law, Douglas and Donna Clark of Houston, TX; daughter and son-in-law, Patricia and David Morton of Tucson, AZ; daughter-in-law, Jinene Clark of Earlville; sister, Jean Morgan of Tennessee; seven grandchildren, six great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a son, Alan Clark in 2011.
Graveside services will be held in the West Hill Cemetery, Sherburne, at the convenience of her family.
There are no calling hours.
Contributions in her memory may be made to the Alzheimer’s Assoc. CNY Chapter, 441 Kirkpatrick St., Syracuse, NY 13204-1305.
Arrangements have been entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville.]]>current_serviceWed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3424295June 16, 1926February 07, 2018Martin McAllisterhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3424862/McAllister-Martin/service-details.php
MARTIN S. McALLISTER
MORRISVILLE: Martin S. “Marty” McAllister, 92, of North Butler Rd., passed away Thursday, February 7, 2018 at Upstate University Hospital in Syracuse.
He was born May 23, 1925 in Baldwinsville, a son of Martin W. and Louise M. Chase McAllister. He received his education in Hamilton and Brookfield schools. Marty proudly served his country in the U.S. Army during World War II. Marty worked at Bud’s Service in Oneida and later, owned and operated M&M Collision in Oneida.
He was a member of the American Legion Post #169 in Oneida, and the Owls Club in Oneida.
Surviving are his companion, Shirley Hilts of Morrisville; his children, Martin W. and Nancy McAllister, Sharon Murray, Penney and Russell Lour, Darlene and George Lloyd, Karen Jean and James Flager, Marlene and John Salay and Michael McAllister; two sisters and a brother-in-law, Genevieve and William Lewis and Thelma Grims; brother, Woodson McAllister; many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Also surviving are Shirley’s children, James, Cindy, Wendy and Tracy Hilts, Nancy and Michael AliAli. He was predeceased by two brothers, James and Richard, and sisters, Lillian Chetwin, Donna McAllister and Rita Woodcock.
Funeral services will be held at 7pm Monday, February 12, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 31 Cedar St., Morrisville.
Interment will military honors will be in the West Eaton Cemetery in the spring.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Monday from 5-7pm prior to the service.
In lieu of flowers, contributions in his memory may be made to the Smithfield Fire Department, PO Box 115, Peterboro, NY 13134.
To send a condolence and sign the Book of Memories online go to www.burgessandtedescofuneralhomes.com]]>current_serviceWed, 07 Feb 2018 00:00:00 EST3424862May 23, 1925February 07, 2018William Elliotthttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3413548/Elliott-William/service-details.php
William H. Elliott, 88, of English Ave., Hamilton, NY, passed away Wednesday, January 24, 2018 at Waterville Residential Care Center with his loving wife at his side.
William was born October 27, 1929, a son of Charles, Sr. and Marjorie Reeves Elliott. He was a graduate of Oneida High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in Radio and Drama from Cornell University in Ithaca, where he participated in many plays. On May 19, 2015 William was wed to Alice Miller Terry in Hamilton.
He traveled the world while employed by Oneida Ltd., IBM, AT&T, BELL and Mobil Oil until his retirement. William was a member of the Ruritan Organization in Oneida and Munnsville, where he enjoyed singing. His passion for singing grew from his mother, who was a composer.
William is survived by his wife, Alice; step children Deborah (Emmett) Furgeson of Binghamton, Robert Terry of Hubbardsville, John (Jerrilyn) Terry of Hamilton and Ronald Terry and his partner Jack Fitch of Cazenovia; 13 grandchildren; 10 great grandchildren; and 1 great-great grandchild. He is predeceased by step daughters Sharon Love and Kathy Thompkins; a brother, Charles Elliott, Jr.; and a sister, Elizabeth Alford.
A Memorial Service with military honors will be held at 11am Saturday, March 17, 2018 at the First Baptist Church, Broad St., Hamilton, NY.
Arrangements are entrusted to Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 25 Broad St., Hamilton, NY 13346.]]>current_serviceWed, 24 Jan 2018 00:00:00 EST3413548October 27, 1929January 24, 2018Janet Hunsingerhttp://burgessandtedesco.frontrunnerpro.com/book-of-memories/3412986/Hunsinger-Janet/service-details.php
Janet B. Hunsinger, 79, of Madison Lane, Hamilton, NY, formerly of Earlville, passed away Tuesday, January 23, 2018 at her home
She was born August 9, 1938 in Scranton, PA, a daughter of Willard J. and Eleanor Morgan Heidig and was a graduate of Waverly High School in 1956. She married C. Jan Hunsinger in January 1958 in Waverly, PA. Janet owned and operated the Barn Door shop in Earlville for over 10 years.
Janet loved the simple things in life, a good glass of wine, Godiva chocolate, spending time in the garden or watching her story were among her favorite pleasures. Janet understood the importance of helping others and in her later years, spent much of her free time helping her Madison Lane community, offering her talents and services wherever she could make a difference.
Surviving are her children, Jan Clifford Hunsinger of Moravia; Chris Allen (Pam) Hunsinger of Queensbury; Heidi Beth (Donald) Johnson of Earlville; Todd Willard Hunsinger of Albany; brother and sisters-in-law, Willard Richard (Ann) Heidig of VA; Susan Heidig of Waverly, PA; thirteen grandchildren, five great-grandchildren, several nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a brother, Ronald Robert Heidig.
Funeral services will be held at 1pm Thursday, February 1, 2018 at the Burgess & Tedesco Funeral Home, 3 Preston St., Earlville.
Friends are invited to call at the funeral home on Thursday from Noon to 1pm prior to the service.
Interment will be in the Abington Hills Cemetery, Clarks Summit, PA at the convenience of her family.
In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in her memory to the Cushing Support and Research Foundation at www.csrf.net.]]>current_serviceTue, 23 Jan 2018 00:00:00 EST3412986August 09, 1938January 23, 2018